Top Things to do in Middle Franconia
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10 Historic Sites in Middle Franconia That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Middle Franconia, Germany including Altstadt, Burgruine Obere Veste, Market Square, Frankonian Open Air Museum, Reichsparteigelande (Nazi Party Rally Grounds), Town Walls, Nuremberg Palace of Justice, Rodertor, Gerlachschmiede, Heilig-Geist-Spital.
Restaurants in Middle Franconia
1. Altstadt
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5.0 based on 3,384 reviews
Rothenburg has made a concerted effort to preserve its medieval heritage, and Old Town reflects the historic fruits of this labor.
Reviewed By johnbJ2216LG - Northville, United States
Christmas market we took our granddaughter to see the Christmas markets in Germany in the city and the Christmas market was a wonderful experience. The time itself without the Christmas market is a worthwhile experience because it had very little damage from the war And a lot of the structures are still intact if you are in Germany it’s a definite place you have to visit
2. Burgruine Obere Veste
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
3. Market Square
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5.0 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By kdh78 - Fort Gibson, United States
We visited Rothenburg ob der Tauber in December and were very lucky to visit the Christmas Market in the Market Square. What a beautiful setting for the Christmas market in this charming old town! Drinking the gluhwein and eating German sausages outside in the marketplace while enjoying the gorgeous (and enormous) Christmas tree and decorations was just magical. Lots of little stalls for shopping. Friendly atmosphere. If you are contemplating a visit to this lovely, old medieval town consider travelling in December, when it's even more beautiful.
4. Frankonian Open Air Museum
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4.5 based on 158 reviews
Museum under the open sky A walk around the Fränkisches Freilandmuseum is like travelling back in time through the past 700 years of rural life in Franconia. More than one hundred buildings, most of them furnished with authentic furniture from their period – farmsteads, craftsmen’s cottages, shepherd’s hut, barns, stables, bakeries, drying houses for fruit and flax, a school, a municipal building and a manor house – make for an amazing journey of discovery, showing how Franconian people lived, worked and built their homes in times gone by. Walk from village to village The buildings are arranged in sevengroups, representing different regions and themes. So, walking around the museum site feels a bit like walking from village to village, as people would have done in the past. Of particular interest are the “Middle Ages” group and the “Town” group, located in Bad Windsheim’s old town, with the Spitalkirche (hospital church), the “Museum Kirche in Franken”.
Reviewed By ghanbg - Nuremberg, Germany
This is a remarkable open air museum - a collection of farm buildings from various centuries. Very spacious, lovely grounds, historically interesting and engaging. Also nice for kids, who will love exploring some of the buildings insides. There are places on the property to grab a bite + some cool playgrounds. The place is a bit off the beaten tourist tracks (for non-Germans), but if you have a chance to pass through, do visit it.
5. Reichsparteigelande (Nazi Party Rally Grounds)
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4.5 based on 1,785 reviews
Reviewed By E9817ZXchrisw - Sydney, Australia
Anyone that knows anything about history will know this place. What I never realised was the scale of the grounds that the rally grounds occupy. From the museum located in the Kongressehalle to the walk around the lake to discover the Grand Avenue and Zeppelin Field, the history here is well worth a look. I can only imagine what this place may have looked like had it had been completed. Everything is on a grand scale.
6. Town Walls
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4.5 based on 2,380 reviews
Reviewed By janrA2759SE
These old city walls are amazing. You can walk around on top of a good portion of them. The view is great and it is a pleasant walk. They're covered so it's a nice walk even in the rain. You do need to be careful because it can be uneven in spots and the stairs are steep.
7. Nuremberg Palace of Justice
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4.5 based on 1,127 reviews
World history was written in the courtroom of the Nuremberg Palace of Justice. This is where leaders of the Nazi regime had to answer for their crimes before an international tribunal between November 20, 1945, and October 1, 1946. The trials had an enormous influence on the development of international criminal law right up to the present. Courtroom 600 remains a working courtroom to this day. The Nuremberg Trials Memorial ("Memorium Nürnberger Prozesse") is an information and documentation center located on the top floor of the Courthouse. In approximately 700 square meters of space, it provides insights about the defendants and their crimes, the Nuremberg Follow-Up Trials of 1946–49, and the impact of the Nuremberg Trials up to the present.
Reviewed By MGonthego - Toronto, Canada
Very informative, interesting and moving all at once. Depending on when you go, the actual courtroom where it all went down may be in use during a trial, so maybe call ahead if you want to see it on your visit. Our luck it was open the day we arrived. It’s important to know that back then the room was pretty different than what it looks like now. Windows were closed for safety reasons, there were double the amount of defence bench seating, there was a top deck viewing platform built, etc. Just know that before you go. Audio guide did a good job of explaining information when you key in the number in front of you. You could spend hours in there but we just wanted to see the courtroom itself
8. Rodertor
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4.5 based on 172 reviews
Reviewed By JohnCamp81 - Crossville, United States
The town survived WWII with little damage. The walled city is typical German - beautiful and waiting to be photographed. Take in the entire city wall if you visit.
9. Gerlachschmiede
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4.5 based on 174 reviews
Reviewed By bigtyke - Greeley, United States
When I first walked the town wall in 1973 (!) I noticed this building and promptly took a picture. Only later did I see it on countless postcards and realize that it was a famous building. Every other time I have walked the wall, I couldn't resist taking another picture. I have never seen it from the ground!
10. Heilig-Geist-Spital
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4.5 based on 218 reviews
Reviewed By Tiberiu_Baranyi - Timisoara, Romania
The Heilig Geist Spital - or the Holy Spirit hospice if you like - is 1 of the landmarks of Nuremberg that has more than 500 years of history. For those into history the best would be to have a guide explaining the history behind the place, nonetheless even is you are on your own you can/shall include this place into the must see landmarks of Nuremberg old town. You can access the building and the inner courtyard through the restaurant's portal (you can also check-out the restaurant - very good place to grab some food). Visiting is free of charge. Overall I do recommend you spend some time and check out this place.
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